NAKED on the Run

Hello everyone!

So I am going on holiday soon but I really need to pack lightly! I wanted to try out a few different make up options so I could decide what to take with me. After routing threw my make up drew I found Urban Decay NAKED on the Run Pallet. I don't know how I managed to forget I had this!

As you can see straight away the packaging is absolutely beautiful! The pallet has a really strong plastic box with rose gold detail around the sides. If you have read my Rose Gold Wishlist you will understand how much I love all things Rose Gold.

When I opened the pallet the first thing I noticed was the HUGE mirror. You can also stand the mirror up and it will not move out of place this makes it perfect for clearly applying all the products and ideal for traveling. 

Now for the products... for anyone familiar with Urban Decay you must know that the brand does not disappoint especially when it comes to presentation. Inside the pallet you get mascara, eyeliner, lipgloss, eyeshadows, bronzer, blush and highlighter all put nicely together.

There are 5 eyeshadows that all have different finishes to them, some creating a metallic/shimmer effect and others matte. We all know Urban Decay have AMAZING eyeshadows because of the huge success of the Naked pallets. They are really pigmented, do not have bad fall out, do not crease and paired with eyeshadow primer they last all day! I cannot complain when it comes to using these eyeshadows.

When it comes to bronzer and blusher they are super pigmented! Orange toned bronzer and hot pink blush do not mix but I have found just applying a small amount can look nice. The actually application of the product is easy and smooth. Overall I would of preferred different colours as it does seem like more of an effort being super careful not to apply to much.

The highlighter is a beautiful shade that works well to highlight every part of your face from your brow bone to cheek bone. It completes the look and adds a really nice finish.

You also get a mini version of perversion mascara, when I say mini its not really that small its just skinnier and a little shorter then the original. The applicator brush is the exact same so overall you will achieve the same effect. Not going to lie I am not a huge fan, its not a bad mascara but I just don't think it gives my eyelashes much curl and volume compared to others.

The 24/7 Glide on pencil comes in a deep brown colour that looks almost black. I don't usually use pencil eyeliner but I enjoyed using this one there is kind of a soft feel to it compared to others and I found it was easy to apply.

Onto lipgloss... again the packaging to Naked lipgloss is beautiful! The lipgloss is very sheer so it works well complimenting lipstick or if you wanted a more simple look you could even use this alone. Be aware the texture is really thick and gooey which may not suit to some people, at first I was not fussed but now I have grown to like it more and more.

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I am not 100% sure if I am going to be taking this with me. I do think it is great for travelling I'm just really undecided on what to choose and as you can see I have mixed feelings. I plan on uploading a blog post on what I take with me so keep checking back if you would like to see.

Any make up suggestions for my holiday?

Have you ever used NAKED on the Run?

Thank you for reading

Ellie 

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Being a new Blogger

Hello everyone!

So now that I have been blogging for just over a month I thought I would share my experience with you. Hopefully this blog will be relatable to others or if you are think about starting a blog I might be able to give you some ideas on what it is like and offer any helpful advice to other new bloggers.

For years I have found myself looking at other blogs for reviews along with everything else, and for years I have been telling myself I really want to do that! and finally I have started!

Here is what I have learnt:

1. Blogging is a great place to meet other like minded people

The blogging community is a great community to be a part of, you meet new people and everyone is friendly and so supportive of each other. 

2. Setting up your blog might feel slightly scary you might think to yourself "What is people don't like it? Who will even read it? What if I am no good at it?" 

My advice to myself and any new bloggers is if you never try then you will never know, it might be hard at first when you think of judgemental people but try to block it out. If your happy then that is whats important so don't ever hold yourself back! Also if you enjoy blogging then I guarantee you will be good at it!

3. It is exciting when someone leaves positive comments

I remember my first few comments, I would refresh my page to see a comment and feel so happy that someone had actually taken time to read my post and leave some feedback! It feels great knowing you have offered advice that has helped others!

4. The double excitement when someone follows you

It feels amazing! Knowing someone likes your blog enough to want to follow you. It's not all about numbers, anything from 5-5000 followers it is just enough to know that people enjoy your blog and thats one of the reasons I like doing it.

5. Page views

Refresh, refresh, refresh! Always refreshing and when you see people from all across the world are coming across your blog its crazy and hard to believe!

6. Staying positive

I don't get disheartened if nobody comments or my page views are not high and others shouldn't either. Remember why you are created a blog! If you enjoy it then when others view, comment and follow then this is just a great bonus to creating a blog.

7. Looking forward to posting

I look forward to my next post. Some people say it can be a chore but I think if it feels like a chore then you shouldn't really be doing it. Sure sometimes it can be hard with Uni and work but when I have time to post I definitely enjoy it!

8. A small note pad becomes essential

Honestly I carry a small note pad and pen in my bag now! Because ideas come up at the most random times! Its a great idea and really helps being able to write it down and then look back later on.

Finally I just want to say a HUGE thank you for everyones support! It feels great knowing you enjoy reading and I will continue to enjoy blogging!

I hope this have helped! Can you relate to this?

Ellie

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A kick start for a Healthy Lifestyle

Recently I have chosen to stop being as lazy and start a new healthier lifestyle.

I used to dance all the time but since starting uni and having a part time job it was hard balancing everything. Anyway I decided its time I started concentrating on involving fitness and healthy eating  within my daily routine.

Whilst searching online I decided to have a look at Holland and Barrett. 

There was a penny sale on so basically I bought one product and got the other one for a penny. So worth it! The penny sale is still on at the moment so if you go to their website you can have a look at all the differant items available. I purchased these products for a kick start because I have heard a lot of great things about them. 

Most people have heard about green tea and all the benefits you gain from drinking it. Shocking to some I don't drink tea, most of my friends constantly drink tea but the only time I've ever had tea is if I'm dipping biscuits in it. Not saying I would never try green tea, I might  really like it but when I noticed the Super green tea tablets I thought they where deffinetly worth a try. 

Along with healthy eating and exercise these tablets work perfectly! I drink a full glass of water twice a day for best results! I believe that they really give me a boost without needing to drink a lot of tea like I know most people do. So if you want to try green tea but don't like how it tastes then you should definitely give this a try.

I chose to purchase Aloe Vera Juice in the flavour cranberry. I love cranberry juice so I was instantly attracted. You can buy an unflavoured version but I personally prefer this. I have been drinking Aloe Vera juice for just over a month and I have noticed such a difference! I feel better in myself, I have more energy and my hair and skin probably looks the so healthy! This is something I will be purchasing again!

You can choose to either mix a table spoon with a glass of water or just have a spoon full alone, it is recommended to do this 1-3 times a day.

One of the reasons I get excited to go the gym is because I can wear my Nike Roshe trainers. That might sound stupid but they are new and I love new shoes! Plus they are so comfortable and I feel like I am making use out of them by wearing them for the gym. I chose to go with black, just a small hint of grey because they looked a little different. They go with everything! So whatever I wear for the gym I know I can slip these on and they will always look good!

Products

Holland and Barrett Super Green Tea Diet Tablets £9.25

Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera Juice Drink Cranberry £8.99

Nike Roshe One Flight Weight £50.00

Have you tried any of the above?

Let me know what you think in the comments! :) 

Ellie 

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The Rose Gold Wishlist

I never realised how huge my love is for all things rose gold until I started writing this blog post! 

I just love the colour I think it is the perfect combination of girly, classy and sophisticated all put together to create one stunning colour.

I have been having a little browse online and wanting to purchase so many things along the way however I came across a few favourites. No way am I saying I can afford every item right now (student/part time worker problems) but they are defiantly things I would be interested in saving up for or just things I think look pretty :)

Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set Vol. 2

A lot of you have probably came across these brushes before now, I have seen them so many times and I am so tempted to purchase them! To be fair compared to other make up brushes out there The Zoeva sets I would say are more affordable! Pricing at 70 euros so around £50 english pounds or $76 U S Dollars (according to google).

They are possibly the most stunning make up brushes ever! I am only slightly hesitant to buy them just incase the quality is not as good as the brushes appear but fingers crossed! If these make up brushes are half as impressive as they look then I can definitely see them becoming a new favourite of mine.

If I do decide to purchase Zoeva brushes I will 100% let you all know what I think of them!

 FRENDS Layla Rose Gold Headphones

I absolutely LOVE these headphones! 

I have never been a fan of over head headphones, they always seem to look bulky and manly and I would never consider wearing them outside of my bedroom. But Frends Layla headphones are completely different to any others that I have ever came across. They look so stylish and comfortable to wear and would be so perfect for travelling! I really do think I would use them a lot if I ever do purchase them. I really would like to own a pair, I literally had them in my basket and was about to buy them a few months ago but I just felt to guilty spending so much on headphones but at the same time I could imagine them to be worth it!

By the way there is currently a 20% discount up until 1st May 2015. So what better time to buy them if you can! Simply go to www.wearefrends.com and enter code: SPRINGFLOWERS

If I do end up purchasing these there will certainly be a blog post up within a couple of days! So I can let you all know if they are worth the money!

ghd Rose Gold Hair Straighteners 

I have always been a fan of ghd hair straighteners because they last so long and never fail to disappoint. If I towel dry my hair it is a cross between frizzy, curly, wavy and straight but ghd hair straighteners do the perfect job at taming my crazy hair.

Naturally when I discovered ghd have created their iconic hair straighteners in rose gold I adored them right away.  I could probably do with an update and these are looking like a good option.

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So at the minute these are for sure my favourite items when it comes to rose gold and they are all absolutly stunning, I wish I could purchase every one of them! If I do buy any of the above items I will keep you all informed!

I hope this has helped any of you rose gold lovers! Maybe you have even found your next purchase?

Have you used any of these items before?

Thank you for reading! 

Ellie 

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Make Aisle Style Your Style!

Hello everyone!

So who doesn't love looking at dresses? Especially when they are for a special occasion such as a wedding or even a prom. Well I have found out about a website that offers a variety of choices for all your special occasions. 

The website I am referring to is Aisle Style. They have such a huge selection of choices all in different colours and styles so you are bound to find something you love and that will suit your own sense of fashion! The company also have an array of price ranges so you are sure to find something beautiful to wear whilst sticking to your budget. 

I have been asked to be a Bridesmaid for my cousins wedding and being the fashion addict that I am I have been looking through the Bridesmaid section of the website to gather ideas. I must say what a lovely selection of dresses! Many different options in both long and short styles.

 Here are a few of my favourites: 

It is also the perfect time for people to be searching for prom dresses! so I couldn't help but have a nose at the Special Occassion dresses. Aisle Style has a range of different dresses for special occasions such as Cocktail dresses, Communion, Evening and Prom so again so much to choose from!

Here are a few of my favourites:

If you are interested in any of these dresses then simply click on the images and you will be referred to the site!

www.aislestyle.co.uk

To anyone hunting for the perfect dress for any occasion good luck and I hope this helps!

Ellie 

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The Liebster Award

I am so happy and honoured that I have been nominated for The Liebster award, I would like to say a huge thank you to the lovely Gadzotica Beauty Blog for nominating me. Be sure to check out her blog!

The Liebster award is designed for new and upcoming bloggers who have under 200 followers. It is such a great way to help us new blogs grow and discover other blogs.

Rules:
1. Thank and link the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the nominators 11 questions.
3.Nominate 11 small blogs who have less than 200 followers. You should believe that they deserve this award and include their link in your post.
4. Create 11 new questions for your nominees to answer. Notify these nominees via social media/blog.

Why did you start a blog?

I have wanted to start a blog for years now after reading so many. Now that I am at university on a Fashion course I am constantly learning new skills and discovering new interests.  So I decided it is about time I started writing about the them!

What does your family think about your blogging?

They are really supportive! They have always told me I should start a blog if it’s what I am interested in and now that I have they are happy for me.

Who, what, and/or where does your blogging inspiration come from?

Honestly… everything. Their isn’t really one specific thing, I could be on the bus and an idea would pop into my head about what would be a good idea for a blog post. I find other blogs and social networking such as Twitter and Instagram also to be really helpful when it comes to triggering some inspiration.

 What are you doing when not blogging?

At the minute University work and a lot of it! I also have a part time job as a sales assistant so I am either in Uni or working. Once I finish University for summer my plans are for me to be spending time with family and friends, blogging and working.

 Who is your favourite Youtuber?

This is an obvious one but its true it would have to be Zoella. She is the first person I watched on Youtube years ago, I actually wanted to go and watch all of her videos because I found them all to be so good! Watching Zoella’s videos led me to discovering other Youtubers that I also enjoy but her channel is my favorite.

What is your biggest dream?

I want to be successful doing a job I enjoy, I don’t want to dread Monday morning I want to look forward to it. If I had a job where I could travel the world, have plently of time to spend with family and friends and enjoy every minute then that would be a dream for me.

What is your weakness and how the way you handle it?

I get stressed out easily. I am either completely stressed out about something or really laid back about it there is no in-between. When I do stress I get anxiety but I deal with this by taking my mind of things that are worrying me.

What is your favorite color?

I can’t choose just one! Erm… I really like Turquoise/Aqua blue and purples!

Which makeup style do you prefer, Korean or Western? What is your reason?

I had to look on Pinterest images to understand the Western make up look (correct me if I got this style wrong) haha… I think Korean style of make up is a pretty natural look for daytime but from the images I found I prefer Western. I love the gold and brown smoky eyes for a night out!

 10. What are your holy grail makeup and skincare product? Why do you love them?

Bobbi brown corrector is a life saver for me and anyone else who suffers from dark under eye cycles. You just apply a small amount under concealer and it helps so much to camouflage the dark areas. Skin care for me changes all the time but at the minute I am currently loving the Yes to Cucumbers Cleanser you can check out my blog about it here.

 11. What is your fashion style?

It depends what mood I am in but the majority of time I like to look classy. Im always adding bracelets and necklaces to my outfits just to make them look that little bit more dressed up.

I would now like to nominate:

www.randiwithani.com

www.goldandhearts.com

www.annahodgson.blogspot.co.uk

www.mycluelessmind.blogspot.co.uk

www.quinnzell.blogspot.co.uk

www.emmamariewills.blogspot.co.uk

www.rougelipsgirl.blogspot.co.uk

www.sarameirelesthesnowwhite.blogspot.co.uk

www.theindigomoods.blogspot.co.uk

www.snapsnpixels.blogspot.co.uk

www.mrsinlondon.blogspot.co.uk

And my questions are:

What made you want to start a blog?

If you could only have 2 beauty products for the rest of your life what would they be?

Would you ever want blogging to be your job or do you see it more as a hobby?

What is your favorite quote and for what reason?

What makes you happy?

What is your favorite fashion store?

Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?

If you could live in any city in the world where would you choose?

How would you describe your style?

What is your favorite film/TV Series?

Where is your favourite place to go out to eat?

Ide love to see all your answers! Comment below if you have ever done Liebster award and I will check out your blog to have a look!

Ellie 

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Little 3 for 2 Trip to Boots

Hello everyone! 

Just a quick post this morning about my little trip to boots yesterday. For those of you who are unfamiliar boots is a really popular drug store here in England. The majority of make up, skin care and hair care essentials can be found in boots and that is why I love it so much!

So here is everything I picked up during my little shopping trip. Boots had a 3 for 2 offer on yesterday and as many of you probably know this is like a dream for a beauty blogger! With so much to choose from it was hard to only pick up a few items, but well here they are! Also a quick mention how cute does the Venus snap razor look! So small, perfect for travelling. I can't wait to try it out! It is currently now on offer for £4.99 rather then £9.99 so go and get yourself one girls!

I have been wanting to try out some Soap & Glory make up products for some time now as the only product I previously owned is a Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Shine Lacquer which is lovely by the way! I am SO happy to finally get my hands on Lid Stuff! I have heard so many good things about it and have been wanting to try it for so long now. I purchased the What's Nude palette because I just think it will work perfect for my everyday look. It was also the last one in store, so it was just meant to be! I can't wait to try out all of these products and look forward to writing reviews on what I think of them in my upcoming blog posts!

Products:

Bourjois 2-in-1 Tweezer and False Lash applicator £4.99

Gillette Venus Snap Women's Portable Razor £4.99

Botanics Organic Fair-trade Round Cosmetic Pads £2.25

Rimmel London ScandalEyes Xxtreme Black Mascara £6.99

Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer £10.00

Soap & Glory Archery D-I-Y Brown Bar £12.00

Soap & Glory Lid Stuff £10.00

Click the links above to be referred to the website where you can purchase these products.

Products are also available in most drug stores

Have you tried any of these products before?

Ellie

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